Fishing at Schultz Lake, Portage County, Ohio

• Overview

  Ohio holds Schultz Lake, in Portage County. Land around it is mixed forest. Small at around 11 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Portage County. Hartville sits 8.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Alliance is 8.4 miles away, with Brimfield at 9.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Schultz Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Portage County include bluegill, redfin pickerel, pumpkinseed, warmouth and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Schultz Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 24°F in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid March. Break-up sits around mid March on average, with the water closing again about late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Schultz Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Dale Walborn Reservoir, 2.4 miles out. For Schultz Lake in particular, ask before you travel.